Item 2 - Exhibit 06 - Council Approved Vision and Guiding PrinciplesVision and Guiding Principles
August 20, 2019
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At their meeting on August 20, 2019, the Los Gatos Town Council approved a Vision Statement and set
of Guiding Principles for the Los Gatos 2040 General Plan.
Vision
The Town of Los Gatos is a welcoming, family‐oriented, and safe community nestled in the beautiful
foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Town is a sustainable community that takes pride in its small‐
town character and provides a range of housing opportunities, historic neighborhoods, local culture and
arts, excellent schools, and a lively and accessible downtown. Los Gatos offers a choice of mobility
options, superior public facilities and services, and an open and responsive local government that is
fiscally sound. Los Gatos has a dynamic and thriving economy that includes a mix of businesses
throughout Town that serves all residents, workers, and visitors.
Guiding Principles
Transportation
Provide a well‐connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes,
including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
Sustainability
Manage, conserve, and preserve Los Gatos' natural environment for present and future generations.
Identify and provide opportunities to enhance the Town' s sustainability policies and practices.
Protect Natural Resources
Protect the natural resources and scenic assets that define Los Gatos, including open space preserves,
recreational trails, surrounding hillsides, and natural waterways.
Fiscal Stability / Responsibility
Provide high quality municipal services to the Los Gatos community while sustaining the Town's long
term fiscal health.
Government Transparency
Conduct governmental processes in an open manner and encourage public involvement in Town
governance.
EXHIBIT 6
Vision and Guiding Principles
August 20, 2019
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Community Vitality
Invigorate downtown Los Gatos as a special place for community gathering, commerce, and other
activities for residents and visitors. Foster the economic vitality of all Los Gatos business locations.
Preserve and enhance the Town's historic resources and character while guiding the community into the
future.
Diverse Neighborhoods
Foster appropriate investments to maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods, housing opportunities,
and infrastructure to meet the needs of all current and future residents.
Inclusivity
Recognize the importance of and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio‐economic diversity and equity to
enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos.
Promote Public Safety
Maintain and enhance Los Gatos as a safe community through preparation and planning, education, and
community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and man‐made hazards and
safety issues.